I do find it amazing that UK gamers pay so much for their games. New imports are about 60 quid I think, whereas the same game would likely cost you 60 dollars here. When you convert the price to US currency it's a lot of money.
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I do find it amazing that UK gamers pay so much for their games. New imports are about 60 quid I think, whereas the same game would likely cost you 60 dollars here. When you convert the price to US currency it's a lot of money.
ugh. I don't even want to think about it.
The boycott makes no difference to me, I haven't brought a game in the UK for years. Importing is the only way to go for us Europeans.
Oh and I\'ve never seen people moan about prices as much as the Americans. Alot of them don\'t realise how hella cheap stuff is over there. Petrol is like $4 a gallon and ciggys are about $6.50 here.
You have to realise that a lot of Americans are stupid people. Just look at the cars people here drive!
Padman, how much is tax over there? Something like 17.5%? I tell you, Americans have been complaining about taxes since they were just thirteen colonies, even though our taxes were lower than that of the motherland.
That's what thinly veiled socialism does for you.Quote:
Originally posted by Tones
Padman, how much is tax over there? Something like 17.5%?
Yeah the value added tax is like 17.5%. Its the tax on the wages thou that really hurts, but then I think every country is like that. What is it like 20% or something, I'm not sure exactly.
Wait until the prices drop. Thats what I do.
Who says they have to buy the games when they come out?
Oi...this discussion is way off base.
Money Illusion is a factor, as well as Cost of Living expenses as they pertain to the different regions.
This is all wrong, outside of Yoshi's socialism comment. I agree with that.
Master, prices basically DON'T drop until games are re-released under some kind of budget range like the Playstation Platinum series. That could be anything up to a year after a game is released.
Jesus said so... listen up.Quote:
Originally posted by Master
Who says they have to buy the games when they come out?
Games are cheaper than they've ever been when you factor in inflation. If you want to bitch about things being ridiculously expensive these days, you better start with cars and houses or I can't take you seriously.